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In this former Patreon-exclusive Luke and James explore a time before video game adaptations were the hot, billion-dollar franchises we see today. With this film a married couple of directors tried to bring Nintendo iconic plumbers to life with an infamous bob-omb at the box office. Come along as Luke and James relive a bizarre moment in film history, discuss the 30 mins added by an unlicensed "Morton Jankel" extended cut, and try to make sense of  some truly hilarious filmmaking decisions. Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet any of the source novels at the Ink to FilmBookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.social IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Legendary director Martin Scorsese’s psychological thriller continues to shock and enthrall audiences to this day, but does it work well as an adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s novel? In episode 329, join writer Luke Elliott & filmmaker James Bailey as they geek out about film preservation, try to untangle metaphors around fire and water, appreciate an all-star cast, examine how the US deals with violent offenders, debate how twists in film can be done right, and finally cast their votes on which is better: the book or the movie?   Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Shutter Island or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com   Luke Elliott Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975“Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comSocial Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.socialIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music:  Ross Bugden “No Winners” https://youtu.be/9qk-vZ1qicI?si=bKaxdsS-3MJh9Vw9

Author Dennis Lehane is well known for the high-profile adaptations of his work, but none more than his book SHUTTER ISLAND which went on to be adapted by the legendary Martin Scorsese—but how does the novel hold up on its own? In episode 328, join writer Luke Elliott & filmmaker James Bailey as they revel in gothic vibes, learn about a surprising connection to “The Wire,” learn not to trust a man because of his incongruous hands, encounter a strange woman in a cave, and finally have the rug pulled out from under them in a twist for the ages. Join them next week when they cover the film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, and Mark Ruffalo! Book review begins: 13:30 Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Shutter Island or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com   Luke Elliott Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975“Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comSocial Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey BlueSky https://bsky.app/profile/jamebail.bsky.socialIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music:  Ross Bugden “No Winners” https://youtu.be/9qk-vZ1qicI?si=bKaxdsS-3MJh9Vw9

Did you know John Carpenter’s classic “They Live” was based on a short story called “Eight O’Clock in the Morning” by Ray Nelson? How do they compare? In episode 327, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they put on their special glasses and see through the lies, learn about the origins of the propellor beanie, have a five-minute brawl with a familiar face, tack “Nada” back to a comic adaptation, and worry about just how relevant it all seems today. They finish out by casting their votes on which one’s better: the short story or the movie!   Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com   Luke Elliott Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975“Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comSocial Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Music:  Ross Bugden “Shoot on Sight” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDQBtKoJP0E

Was this adaptation of Junji Ito’s masterpiece cursed by the spiral? In episode 326, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they try to make sense of what happened, heap praise on a promising first episode, commiserate over a steep decline in quality, and try to put the whole thing into context in an industry where animators are overworked and underpaid. They finish by casting their votes on which was better: the manga or the anime!   Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Uzumaki or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com   Luke Elliott Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975“Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comSocial Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Music:  Power Music Factory Channel Url:    / powermusicfactory

Junji Ito is renowned for being a master of modern horror, and there’s no better example of why than his magnum opus, "Uzumaki." In episode 325, Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they discuss what compels them to seek out upsetting, disgusting, and unnerving horror, what the band Tool has to do with spirals, the unique strengths of comics in horror, who influenced Ito more than anyone, his background as a dental technician, and what they hope to see from the anime adaptation on Cartoon Network that they’ll cover next week! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Uzumaki or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com   References How Media Scares Us: The Work of Junji Ito: https://youtu.be/lIIA6QDgl2M?si=8beY2mdKY5H1eM9iHow a dental technician became the master of modern horror: https://youtu.be/pF-nVvU_uHc?si=CIkZXv9jaMVfx-HuJunji Ito Reacts to YOUR Cats | React: https://youtu.be/2GK54-ouFBk?si=VfhNV85xE2V1YwI1 Luke Elliott Recent publications: “Your Black Apron Meal Kit Has Arrived” in the Even Cozier Cosmic anthology https://bookshop.org/a/23566/9781630230975“Beyond Heaven” in the Beyond the Vanishing Point anthology: https://a.co/d/cTwnwz7Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comSocial Media Accounts: www.lukeelliottauthor.com/social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Music:  Power Music Factory Channel Url:    / powermusicfactory

After covering both the book and the new Guillermo del Toro version, Luke & James tackle the original Disney adaptation of the classic novel. But how does the original groundbreaking animation hold up today? Join them for this former Patreon-exclusive episode filled with childhood nostalgia and legendary music as they ultimately answer the question: what’s the best version of Pinocchio?   Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base inktofilm.com   Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Author Ted Chiang (EXHALATION, STORIES OF YOUR LIFE AND OTHERS) joins the show to reflect on having his work adapted by director Denis Villeneuve into the 2016 film “Arrival.” In episode 324, Luke Elliott & James Bailey add to their “Creative Conversations” series where they discuss adaptations previously covered on Ink to Film with someone directly involved in their creation. Topics include the origins of the “Story of Your Life,” why determinism is essential for the existence of free will, the narrative convenience of having a fate you can change, how screenwriter Eric Heisserer managed to adapt a story thought to be unfilmable, Ted’s visit to the set, and who might be a good fit for a future Ted Chiang adaptation.   Pickup Stories of Your Life and Exhalation by Ted Chiang at the Ink to Film Bookshop! https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmSupport Ink to Film on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com   Luke Elliott Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Director Brian Helgeland explores Chaucer’s “The Canterbury Tales” in an unconventional adaptation that might have been ahead of its time. In episode 323, join Luke & James as they react to an iconic needle drop, speculate about what it would be like to work in sound design, take a crash course in the life of Geoffry Chaucer, get typecast as villains, and mourn Heath Ledger’s career that could have been if it hadn't been cut tragically short. Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet The Canterbury Tales or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com  Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social   James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: We will rock you (Instrumental)Video:    • We will rock you (Instrumental) [No C...  Download: https://hypeddit.com/track/yans0z

It all comes down to this: Which version is ultimately best, the book WOOL or the show that’s based on it, Silo? In episode 322, Join Luke & James as they finish out the book with parts 4 & 5, chase bubbles for air, learn the secret truth behind what happened to the world, fall in love with Lukas the IT guy, and poke holes in Bernard’s theory that the current system is the way it must be to survive. Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Wool or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com  Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: “Apocalypse” by Ross Bugden https://youtu.be/v29KVjUXiS8?si=cTgTn32WR5YXkipH

In lieu of a classic villain, the system itself is the main antagonist of Graham Yost’s Silo. In episode 321, Join Luke & James as they learn to fear the man who knows everything, try to muster up the courage to speak to Rebecca Ferguson, try to survive a fall down a garbage chute, and speculate on where Juliette might end up after the events of the season. Join them next week when they finish reading WOOL by Hugh Howey and cast their votes on which was ultimately better: the book or the show!   Episode 6 “The Relic”: 00:10:47 Episode 7 “The Flamekeepers”: 00:22:16 Episode 8 “Hanna”: 00:33:36 Episode 9 “The Getaway”: 00:46:30 Episode 10 “Outside”: 00:58:23   Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Wool or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com  Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: “Apocalypse” by Ross Bugden https://youtu.be/v29KVjUXiS8?si=cTgTn32WR5YXkipH

Rebecca Ferguson stars in this Graham Yost high-concept dystopian sci-fi series that was based on WOOL by Hugh Howey, but how does it compare to the book? In episode 320, Join Luke & James as they hunt for relics, learn about the power of cranking it at the right time, play numbers games with Tim Robbins, and try not to get too attached to any one character.   Episode 1 “Freedom Day”: 00:22:56 Episode 2 “Holston’s Pick”: 00:34:03 Episode 3 “Machines”: 00:44:13 Episode 4 “Truth”: 00:55:38 Episode 5 “The Janitor’s Boy”: 1:05:35     Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1n     Support the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilm     Get Wool or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm     Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)     Home Base: inktofilm.com  Luke Elliott      Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.com     Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminousluke     IG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/     Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliott     Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey     Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_Bail     IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits     Song: Apocalypse by Ross Bugden:  https://youtu.be/v29KVjUXiS8?si=cTgTn32WR5YXkipH

Is it worth seeking out this largely forgotten sequel to one of the most famous films of all time? To find out, Luke & James ride the river back to Oz with Walter Murch’s directorial debut. This overlooked 80s dark fantasy Disney film has lots of surprises, including a talking chicken, the terrifying Wheelers, Tik-Tok the wind up robot army, and a pumpkinhead that would inspire The Nightmare Before Christmas. Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Before “Silo” hit Apple TV it began as a short story, and that story became the novel WOOL, which author Hugh Howey went on to self-publish to great success even before having it optioned for the screen. In episode 319, join Luke & James as they discuss the value of dystopian storytelling, authors as a class destroyed, a different sort of tragic romance, and what worldbuilding details really sell this bold premise. Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Wool or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com    Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Apocalypse by Ross Bugden:  https://youtu.be/v29KVjUXiS8?si=cTgTn32WR5YXkipH

After covering most of Guillermo Del Toro's horror anthology series, Luke & James return for the other three episodes they skipped over in this former Patreon-exclusive. There were some extremely interesting entries to discuss, with stories told by some talented directors with notable past hits that might surprise you. Vote on Quarterly Polls! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base inktofilm.com Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/

Comics editor Jasmine Amiri joins the show to compare Terry Zwigoff’s adaptation to the original comic by Daniel Clowes. In episode 318 Luke, James, and Jasmine discuss the value of supposedly “empty” entertainment vs what’s deemed as “important," find out what studio meddling would have ruined the movie, celebrate Steve Buscemi’s selfless actions during the aftermath of 9/11, and debate the implications of the film’s final scene. They finish off by each casting their vote for which one is ultimately the better version: the graphic novel or the movie?   Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Ghost World or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com    Jasmine Amiri Twitter https://twitter.com/JasAmiriInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jasmineamiri/Threads https://www.threads.net/@jasmineamiriBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jasmineamiri.bsky.socialHARD STYLE JUICE Entire Series Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZXVZQBC?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_sirpiHARD STYLE JUICE #1 (Issue #1 is free with Prime): https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Style-Juice-Comixology-Originals-ebook/dp/B0CWBYD1FS Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Solstice by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/5yRIt5yS36s?si=J1hS1F_vyH-iZb6c

Editor Jasmine Amiri (School Library Journal) joins the show to revisit an influential comic by Daniel Clowes from the 90s that spawned the cult classic film. In episode 317 Luke, James, and Jasmine revisit gen X cynicism, try to understand Clowes dislike of the term “graphic novel,” explore how rubylith is used for the color design, and debate the meaning of the in-world title: Ghost World. Join them next week when Jasmine returns to discuss the Terry Zwigoff film starring Scarlett Johansson and Steve Buscemi!   Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Ghost World or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com    Jasmine Amiri Twitter https://twitter.com/JasAmiriInstagram https://www.instagram.com/jasmineamiri/Threads https://www.threads.net/@jasmineamiriBluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jasmineamiri.bsky.socialHARD STYLE JUICE Entire Series Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZXVZQBC?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_sirpiHARD STYLE JUICE #1 (Issue #1 is free with Prime): https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Style-Juice-Comixology-Originals-ebook/dp/B0CWBYD1FS Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Solstice by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/5yRIt5yS36s?si=J1hS1F_vyH-iZb6c

Andrei Tarkovsky is a legendary filmmaker whose seven feature films changed the medium, but how does his vision stack up to the brilliant novel by Stanislaw Lem that he’s adapting? In episode 316, join Luke Elliott & James Bailey as they explore classical symbolism, experience time through cinema, debate whether great adaptations must be faithful, explore the loss of home, fall in love with a memory, debate what constitutes reality, and finally cast their votes on which one is ultimately the better version: the book or the movie! Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Solaris or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com  Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

Stanislaw Lem was one of the world’s most widely read science fiction writers, so why don't people talk about him more? In episode 315, Join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they take their first visit the truly alien world of the novel, see the differences in translations first hand, learn about Lem’s attitude towards American SciFi of the time, consider humanities reason for space exploration, and consider whether it is even possible to find the true meaning of this book, or any work of art for that matter. Join them next when they will watch & review Andrei Tarkovsky’s adaptation of “Solaris” and vote on which is ultimately better: the book or the movie!   Full Video version available on YouTube https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Solaris or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com   References In 1942 Stanislaw Lem survived a Nazi firing squad. This is the story of what he did next.   Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social   James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/   Credits Song: Last Dawn by Ross Bugden: https://youtu.be/wWjgsepyE8I?si=G9HL2QdcBKG76Q7j

The filmmakers behind the adaptation of Winston Groom’s novel all contend that Forrest Gump is “apolitical,” but watching it today puts that claim into serious question. Besides, was it ever really true? Join Luke Elliott & James Bailey in episode 314 as they discuss Tom Hanks running his way into American hearts with a more wholesome version of the character from the novel, what Jenny represents and how she is treated by the story, what Lt. Dan says about America’s conflicted feelings over the Vietnam War, and how the movie tries to evoke nostalgia without all the baggage of a truly complicated world. They finish off by casting their votes on which one’s better: the book or the movie? Full Video version on YouTube! https://bit.ly/3Xdjc1nSupport the show on Patreon for bonus content, merch, and the ability to vote on upcoming projects! https://www.patreon.com/inktofilmGet Forrest Gump or any of the source novels at the Ink to Film Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/inktofilmInk to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky (@inktofilm)Home Base: inktofilm.com References Forrest Gump: The Myth of America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Aactzo5myg Luke Elliott  Website: www.lukeelliottauthor.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/luminouslukeIG: https://www.instagram.com/lpelliott/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lpelliottBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/luminousluke.bsky.social James Bailey Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jame_BailIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamebail/ Credits “Skies” by Ross Bugden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiVYAXKVh_k